Teach for America Inc
Children growing up in historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities lack access to a broad spectrum of resources and opportunities, and attend schools that are not equipped to meet their needs. To address this, TFA's mission is to find, develop and support exceptional leaders to teach the nation's most underserved students. TFA does this by finding promising leaders; developing and cultivating the leadership skills and mindsets necessary for systems change through classroom teaching; engaging the individual and collective impact of those in the TFA network throughout their lifetime; and growing the organization by learning new capabilities to enable a path for transformative change.
Teach for America Inc at a glance
In short: Teach for America Inc gave $3.6M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $454K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,630,292
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $453,787
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,646
- Total assets
- $596,287,079
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Teach for America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center For the Future of Learning ($2.0M). Together the top 8 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 31 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Teach for America Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $6.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center For the Future of Learning Las Vegas, NV | To support the establishment and early operations of the Center for the Future of Learning, including developing innovative educator preparation and leadership models and advancing community-informed learning outcomes in Nevada. | $2,000,000 |
| Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation Washington, DC | The purpose of this grant is to assist LEE member growth and engagement to grow overall membership base. | $1,500,000 |
| Teach Plus Incorporated Boston, MA | Support for educator leadership development to advance the science of reading and diversify the teacher pipeline. | $50,000 |
| The Linocut LLC New York, NY | The purpose of this grant is to bring together youth and community members to collaboratively create art and stories reflecting the significance of the Portrait of a Graduate in Nevada communities. Through this co-design process, they will craft bold and joyful visions and narratives that explore how the Portrait's core themes can shape the future. The project will highlight the values, mindsets, skills, and ways of being needed for this future. The end result will be co-created artwork and stories that inspire and energize decision-makers, emphasizing the importance of listening to youth and fostering collaboration to improve education. | $29,000 |
| Socol Moran Partners LLC Keswick, VA | Support for EdX program planning and development of educational strategy tools. | $22,292 |
| Eye Thrive St. Louis, MO | Support to improve student academic outcomes through access to vision care services linked to school-based literacy programming. | $10,000 |
| Urban Ed Academy Inc San Francisco, CA | Support for educator professional learning and instructional support services. | $10,000 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation Nasville, TN | Support for policy research, analysis, and political will-building activities to advance child and youth development investments, including research on local government funding and engagement of elected officials. | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $596,287,079 | $265,237,413 | $253,870,404 | $3,630,292 | 8 | $8,525,196 |
| 2024 | $558,167,241 | $221,427,136 | $245,374,006 | $3,206,787 | 8 | $7,575,122 |
| 2023 | $527,184,582 | $275,572,075 | $298,156,461 | $6,325,000 | 8 | $7,214,791 |
| 2022 | $498,661,213 | $220,748,251 | $269,736,155 | $4,235,000 | 2 | $7,106,519 |
| 2021 | $580,511,174 | $252,398,781 | $258,617,197 | $4,348,574 | 5 | $5,876,554 |
| 2020 | $456,147,778 | $273,618,155 | $288,574,844 | $5,108,267 | 5 | $7,064,616 |
| 2019 | $460,149,310 | $324,085,991 | $287,960,053 | $5,818,693 | 3 | $6,237,774 |
About Teach for America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Teach for America Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $596.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $8.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Teach for America Inc is led by Elisa Villanueva Beard, CEO & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisa Villanueva Beard
CEO & Director
Director & Officer-Ceo → CEO & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
52 hrs/week
$465K (2019) → $552K (2025)
Aneesh Sohoni
CEO & Director
Executive Director & Regional Teams → CEO & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
62 hrs/week
$304K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Jemina Bernard
President & Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief of Community Impact & Operations → President & Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
52 hrs/week
$298K (2021) → $483K (2025)
Tia Morris
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
56 hrs/week
$301K (2024) → $335K (2025)
Kevin Huffman
Director
Director Beginning, Executive Vice President & Chief External Officer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$177K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Dan Porterfield
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kenny
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaya Henderson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Mehlman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linnea Conrad Roberts
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindy Schumacher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Haslam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lomax
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Solis
Director
Director → Director - Vice Chair, 2024
Director - Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mandel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chanelle Hardy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Burton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Carroll
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
DeRay Mckesson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Cocca
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Wolfson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy-Elizabeth Clay
Executive Vice President, People & Administration
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Risk, Compliance Officer & Secretary → Senior Vice President, Interim Chief People Officer & Secretary, 2023
Senior Vice President, Interim Chief People Officer & Secretary → Executive Vice President, People & Administration, 2024
On filings since 2019
52 hrs/week
$239K (2019) → $405K (2025)
Whitney Petersmeyer
Executive Vice President & Growth
Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Strategy → Executive Vice President & Growth, 2024
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $399K (2025)
Stephen Majors
Executive Vice President & Chief External Affairs Officer
On filings since 2023
47 hrs/week
$314K (2023) → $346K (2025)
Alan Murray
Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Technology Officer
On filings since 2024
43 hrs/week
$337K (2024) → $336K (2025)
Ashanta Evans Blackwell
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Senior Vice President & General Counsel → Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
53 hrs/week
$241K (2024) → $270K (2025)
Joy Okoro
Executive Vice President, Field Impact & Integration
On filings since 2024
59 hrs/week
$295K (2024) → $432K (2025)
Barbara Logan Smith
Chief of Experience & Belonging
New on the 2025 filing
59 hrs/week
$325K (2025)
Former officers (26)
- Former: Joshua Griggs (2019–2024) — Former Executive Vice President, Talent, Operations & CFO
- Former: Michelle Culver (2019–2024) — Senior Vice President & Founder Reinvention Lab
- Former: Susan McCaw (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Olivia Walton (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Briana Foley (2024) — Vice President, Strategy & Analytics Actions
- Former: Susan Asiyanbi (2019–2023) — Executive Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer
- Former: Pamela Carter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Yuan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Stanley (2023) — Executive Vice President & Chief Experience Officer
- Former: Amar Patel (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Laura Saldivar Luna (2023) — Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
- Former: Joshua P Anderson (2019–2022) — Executive Vice President & Chief External Officer
- Former: Meg Whitman (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Nancy Peretsman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Keys (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Sandeep Chellani (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President, It & Chief Information Officer
- Former: Fatimah Burnam (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President & Office of Transformation
- Former: Greg Penner (2019–2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Jose Villarreal (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Kopp (2019–2020) — Founder & Director
- Former: Joel Klein (2019) — Director
- Former: Kira Orange-Jones (2019) — Senior Vice President & Regional Field Executive
- Former: Randall H. Harbert (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard D. Parsons (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen F. Mandel Jr. (2019) — Chair
- Former: Thomas H. Castro (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $552K, to Elisa Villanueva Beard (CEO & Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Teach for America Inc
How much does Teach for America Inc give each year?
Teach for America Inc gave $3.6M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 8 grants.
What is Teach for America Inc's typical grant size?
Teach for America Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,646, and its average grant was $453,787, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Teach for America Inc give grants?
Teach for America Inc gives mostly in Nevada: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (41%).
Does Teach for America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Teach for America Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Teach for America Inc's largest grantees?
Teach for America Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Center For the Future of Learning ($2,000,000), Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation ($1,500,000) and Teach Plus Incorporated ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Teach for America Inc?
Teach for America Inc reported $596.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $265.2M.
What is Teach for America Inc?
Teach for America Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $596.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Teach for America Inc's EIN?
Teach for America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3541913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
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